News for 'ICC Spirit of Cricket Award'

NZ's Mitchell receives ICC Spirit of Cricket Award for 2021

NZ's Mitchell receives ICC Spirit of Cricket Award for 2021

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Daryl Mitchell won the award for his gesture of refusing to take a single in the high-pressure T20 World Cup semi-final against England in Abu Dhabi on November 10, 2021.

Kohli 'surprised' at winning ICC's Spirit of Cricket award

Kohli 'surprised' at winning ICC's Spirit of Cricket award

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Kohli won the award for his gesture at the 2019 World Cup, when he refrained the crowd from booing Steve Smith soon after the latter's return to international cricket from a one-year suspension for ball-tampering.

Kane Williamson: The Cricketer Who Made Me Cry

Kane Williamson: The Cricketer Who Made Me Cry

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

One of the world's gentleman cricketers has quietly walked away from the game, just as he played it: With grace, dignity, and zero fuss.

MS Dhoni gets 'Spirit of Cricket' award

MS Dhoni gets 'Spirit of Cricket' award

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Mahendra Singh Dhoni winning the Spirit of Cricket trophy was the lone highlight for India at the ICC Annual Awards where English cricketers walked away with the top honours in a glittering ceremony in London.

Kane Williamson retires at 35, ending a legendary era

Kane Williamson retires at 35, ending a legendary era

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The 35-year-old finishes as New Zealand's all-time leading international run-scorer with 19,346 runs, including 48 centuries and six double-centuries. Williamson's retirement means he will play no further part in the BlackCaps current Test series in England, with a replacement player to be confirmed in due course.

'Suspend India From ICC Tournaments'

'Suspend India From ICC Tournaments'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'In any other sport, this would have been an open and shut case. But with ICC Chairman, CEO, CFO, Commercial chief, and head of Events and Communications being Indians, suspension seems unlikely.'

Tendulkar among four for ICC Cricketer of the Year award

Tendulkar among four for ICC Cricketer of the Year award

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

England batsmen Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott, Hashim Amla of South Africa and last year's ICC Cricketer of the Year Sachin Tendulkar have all been short-listed for the top honour at the LG ICC Awards 2011. Check out the nominees.

Laura Wolvaardt edges Smriti for ICC top honours

Laura Wolvaardt edges Smriti for ICC top honours

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Wolvaardt played eight ODIs in October at the Women's World Cup, amassing 470 runs at a stunning average of 67.14 and an impressive strike rate of 97.91.

'A different man now': Khawaja on fiery McCullum

'A different man now': Khawaja on fiery McCullum

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Australia batter Usman Khawaja's first run-in with Brendon McCullum, during the 2011 Test series between Australia and New Zealand, was far from pleasant, as per Fox Cricket.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan Govt Withdraws Boycott Of India Match

T20 World Cup: Pakistan Govt Withdraws Boycott Of India Match

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup will go ahead as scheduled after Pakistan's government on Monday decided to withdraw its boycott call.

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

T20 World Cup: How India-Pakistan Game Was Saved

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Pakistan have agreed to play India in the T20 World Cup match in Sri Lanka after diplomatic outreach and ICC-led talks ended the boycott standoff.

Kohli is ICC cricketer of the decade

Kohli is ICC cricketer of the decade

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Dhoni fetches 'Spirit of Cricket' honour.

Rohit wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award

Rohit wins ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Kohli gets 'Spirit of Cricket' gong; Stokes is ICC Cricketer of the Year.

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

My ICC award an inspiration for Afghan youth: Omarzai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai won the first-ever ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for his war-torn country.

Kohli is ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year again!

Kohli is ICC Men's ODI Cricketer of the Year again!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu won her maiden women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award, becoming the first female cricketer from the country to win an ICC award.

Pak snubbed, ICC exposed: Champions Trophy was doomed from the start

Pak snubbed, ICC exposed: Champions Trophy was doomed from the start

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Allowing India to play all their matches in Dubai robbed Pakistan of the honour of hosting the final and disrupted the schedule of the knockout matches.

Pant is ICC's Emerging Cricketer of 2018

Pant is ICC's Emerging Cricketer of 2018

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a Test century in England, and equalled the record for the most catches taken in a Test, with 11 in Adelaide in December.

PCB chief Naqvi hits back at Modi

PCB chief Naqvi hits back at Modi

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief, walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the silverware from his hands.

Ashwin nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the year

Ashwin nominated for ICC Test Cricketer of the year

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The ICC Awards will comprise a total of 13 individual recognitions in all, as well as five Team of the Year announcements for each format across both men's and women's cricket.

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Australia paceman Johnson is ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has matched compatriot Ricky Ponting's feat of winning the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricketer of the Year award twice, the governing body said on Friday.

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

BCCI to demand ACC chief Naqvi's ouster after trophy controversy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Asian Cricket Council chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the PCB chief, walked away with the Asia Cup trophy after India refused to take the silverware from his hands.

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

No Force Is More Powerful Than A Woman Determined To Rise

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

India's women didn't just win a World Cup, they won the nation's heart, proving that belief, courage, and grace can turn dreams into destiny.

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Steve Smith voted ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Indian players failed to make a mark as Australians and South Africans swept the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Annual Awards with Steve Smith clinching the coveted trophies of Cricketer of the Year and the Test Cricketer of the Year.

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

An irate Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha's removal 'for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.'

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'This game has given me so much, so I keep reminding myself that I need to show the world what the game has given to me, and I have to give it back to the game.'

Kohli, Ashwin, Mithali in fray for ICC Player of the Decade

Kohli, Ashwin, Mithali in fray for ICC Player of the Decade

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

For ICC Women's Player of the Decade, Ellyse Perry (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia), Suzie Bates (New Zealand), Stafanie Taylor (West Indies), Mithali Raj (India), Sarah Taylor (England) have been nominated.

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Pakistan's Azam is ICC Men's Cricketer of The Year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

A haul of eight hundred and 17 fifties during the calendar year was Babar's best of his career to date.

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

When Cricket Legends Walked Away Without A Roar

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While Sachin Tendulkar's 2013 farewell became a national pilgrimage, a vibrant celebration befitting a cricketing deity, the exits of many other Indian icons this century have been quieter journeys into the twilight.

'You have bowled your way into hearts of cricket fans'

'You have bowled your way into hearts of cricket fans'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday praised star pacer Mohammed Shami and para-archer Sheetal Devi after being honoured with the Arjuna Award in Delhi.

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

ICC permanently bans use of saliva on cricket ball

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The changes were announced after the Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) ratified recommendations made by the ICC Cricket Committee

ICC Teams of the Year: Ashwin lone Indian in Test team, Kohli ODI skipper

ICC Teams of the Year: Ashwin lone Indian in Test team, Kohli ODI skipper

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

He is on an 18-match unbeaten streak as India's Test captain, but Virat Kohli was left out of the ICC Test Team of the Year.

Who Walked Away With Best Fielder Medal?

Who Walked Away With Best Fielder Medal?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A viral BCCI video captured the emotional dressing room scene, where T Dilip praised the team's collective fielding spirit.

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Watch: ICC honours for Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Kohli, who also led India to the top of the world's Test rankings during the period, received the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy, which team mate Ravichandran Ashwin had won last year.

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

India's Deepti Sharma gears up for WT20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Change of T20 World Cup venue won't impact our preparation: Deepti Sharma

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

New ICC rules could deem reverse swing extinct

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

With the ICC finally terming it 'run out' and removing 'unfair play' in its rule book, the de-stigmatization of running players out at non-striker's has started.

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Former England Test captain Dexter dies aged 86

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Ted Dexter scored 4,502 runs at an average of 47.89 during his Test career and took 66 wickets at an average of 34.93.

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Uganda produced wonders in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier last November

India top Test rankings for 3rd year in a row

India top Test rankings for 3rd year in a row

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

India, who registered their first series victory in Australia at the turn of the year, finished with 116 points on the April 1 cut-off date, eight points ahead of New Zealand who finished second and took home $500,000.

Kohli named International Cricketer of the Year

Kohli named International Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com28 May 2018

India captain Virat Kohli was named as the International Cricketer of the Year at the CEAT Cricket Ratings awards in Mumbai, on Monday.